The successful candidate will join our team in Golspie and will be responsible for our new National Lottery Community Fund project, Building Blocks, which will deliver an income maximisation service across the county in schools, learning centres and GP practices.
The service will focus on ensuring clients are receiving all the income to which they are entitled and seek to enhance clients’ knowledge of all grants, funding, and opportunities available to them.
Please see the Job Description for further information.
The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Campaigns & Public Affairs Officer to support the VOX organisation based at our Glasgow office.
VOX was founded in 2006 and is funded by the Scottish Government. We are a company limited by guarantee and a Scottish charity registered with OSCR.
VOX is hosted by Mental Health Foundation (Scotland). This means that our staff are employees of MHF and are based within its Glasgow offices. But our policies and priorities are set by VOX’s elected Board of Directors.
This exciting role will include day to day management of a portfolio of campaigning and public affairs work, including occasional specific projects, and engagement with external stakeholders to pursue the organisation’s policy objectives and help to achieve policy changes at a national and local level. We would like this role to really step up our political influence and presence with contacts in the Scottish Parliament.
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
• A strong understanding of the political landscape and parliamentary and governmental processes and confidence to influence parliament and civil servants to achieve policy / legislative change
• Skilled in developing and sustaining partnerships with diverse organisations and individuals across the political spectrum
• Experience of working with the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Auchinleck Community Development Initiative is a company limited by guarantee and was formed in 2005 to assist in the regeneration of the physical, economic, social and cultural infrastructure of the community of Auchinleck in particular but also the surrounding area.
Over the years we have developed & provided a range of activities and projects including the Knowe Garden Centre and other floral and fauna displays, musical entertainment, employability advice and information, addiction recovery services, community cinema and various children and young people's activities and youth clubs. The organisation is based in the local Boswell Community Centre where most of our activities and services take place.
We have recently negotiated a 10-year lease of the Centre from East Ayrshire Leisure Trust and aim to make it a central focal point of the community in which the residents will have a full managerial role to play.
The work of ACDI is guided by our 5-year Development plan and specific Action Plans which are currently being reviewed to take account of our new role as managers of the Boswell Centre. The Community development Worker will play a key role in the review and implementation of these plans which will have a strong emphasis on capacity building within our existing groups and those developed in the future.
THE ROLE
As a community development worker working with the Auchinleck Community Development Initiative you'll work with the organisation's existing projects, individuals, families, the wider community and partners, supporting them to:
• build trusting and supportive relationships with you and the wider team
• identify their assets, needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities
• co-produce what they want to achieve and take appropriate action
• co-design activities and services to generate aspiration and confidence
• achieve a status of independence and self-government.
You'll do this by acting as a link between the Organisation, the local community and a range of other local authority and voluntary sector providers to ensure that the Boswell Centre is a well-used resource and a focal point within the community
Your role will frequently involve addressing inequality and the projects you work on will be in communities perceived to be culturally, economically or geographically disadvantaged.
We are looking for a part time Information & Advocacy Community Support Worker in Scotland, based in North Scotland (Inverness area due to travel requirements and location of NHS services) for a 2 year contract.
You will ensure that service users (children and adults) and their families, receive high quality support, from the point of diagnosis and throughout their journey, and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and support that they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Scotland. The role will be primarily home based, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within the region, attend home visits where appropriate and to support responding to queries through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be required to attend meetings and events outside of Scotland. You will work with both statutory and voluntary organisations, clinicians, and health and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for the 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions. We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them. Our care, information and advocacy service coordinate our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support, we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Home based in Scotland.
Please note: you will need your own car and be able to drive for this role.
We have an exciting vacancy for a for a community worker in our Stirling Baptist Church’s Life Centres Ministry team based in Murray Place, Stirling. The role involves coordinating the various activities taking place within the centre on a day-to-day basis with a particular emphasis on the busy Counselling Centre. In addition, the successful candidate will lead some of the activities, including organising and supporting volunteers. They will be supported and managed by the Life Centres Team Leader.
The successful candidate will:
Core Purpose of the Role
To facilitate and support the effective delivery of the Young Enterprise (YE) Scotland and Bridge 2 Business Programmes (B2B) in Scotland to the expected standards, matching the Business Plan Objectives. To support the Managers to continually enhance Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning and teaching for young people across the Young Enterprise portfolio of resources.
To develop, nurture and maintain relationships with key college contacts to create a strong presence within the college.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate Enterprise Programmes and courses in a variety of appropriate educational & institutional settings including primary, secondary and further education settings.
• Foster an Entrepreneurial mindset to inspire students, and to participate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning activities.
• Develop communication and relationship channels with agencies, partners and key stakeholders in order to offer YE Scotland and B2B Programmes in all educational settings including schools, colleges & the local community. Working collaboratively with these key partners to aid creative deliveries and enterprise activities.
• Proactively participate in all suitable marketing, promotions, publicity, and PR for all Programmes.
• Attend meetings and events as required, ensuring that the exchange of ideas, resources and best practice is updated and maintained.
• Liaise with Educators and all internal and external stakeholders to encourage, develop and co-ordinate suitable Enterprise activity and challenges within the educational arena.
• Identify expansion opportunities within schools and colleges in all geographical areas for all YE Scotland and B2B Enterprise Programmes, representing the organisation to the highest business standards
• Any other similar and appropriate work as agreed with Further Education and Entrepreneurship Manager to benefit YE Scotland.
• Complete and update statistical and administrative information timeously and in accordance with YE Scotland’s’, partner and funding requirements.
• Market and promote YE Scotland by identifying valuable case studies to raise the profile of the charity and attendance at appropriate external events to represent and promote the organisation.
• Stay up to date with sector trends and emerging themes and priorities
• Participate in regular appraisal and reporting with Line Manager, ensuring own continuous professional development is regularly reviewed and updated
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
We are looking for someone who will be equally excited by the prospect of doing God's work by being involved in a project which could have such a big impact on a town's young people and young families. With the ability to inspire and enthuse and a vision for the development of a young people/family ministry, you will also have experience of creating and delivering programmes for young people and their families and be a self-starter with the confidence to take initiative and being able to work independently.
It is an essential requirement of this role that the post-holder is a committed Christian with a live Church connection which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.
Opening in Winter 2024, we are seeking an exceptional individual to be part of our team at our brand new Care Inspectorate registered residential rehabilitation service in West Aberdeenshire. You'll be supported by a charitable organisation with extensive experience in launching and managing top-tier registered care services.
Aligned with our vision of empowering individuals impacted by substance use and associated needs, we're collaborating with national and local partners to deliver safe and effective residential care services. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that every individual we support receives the highest quality of care and guidance.
Service Area
Scotland Services
Town
Alford, AB33 8NU
Status
Full-time
Contract Type
Permanent
Total Salary Pro-Rata
£24,250
Posted Date
04/09/2024
Closing Date
22/09/2024
Vacancy Reference Number
3490
Documents
Therapeutic Practitioner Rae House July 24.doc
(Word, 94kb)
Rae House Recruitment Pack for Candidates.pdf
(PDF, 8567.7kb)
Your role in our therapeutic community will be key. You will manage a small caseload, assess the people who use our service and manage their recovery/care plans. It will mean developing and applying a range of therapeutic approaches to meet their individual needs, whether that’s employment, education, health etc. You’ll be the one who sees that everything is coordinated from the moment they’re referred to us to the time that they move home.
As a Therapeutic Worker, you will support individuals accessing the residential rehabilitation programme to achieve outcomes that help create long-term recovery. Using the Therapeutic Community “community as method” model you will empower individuals, families and communities to be confident about recovery.
You will support the day to day running of the therapeutic community, ensuring residents’ needs are met and the best possible care is provided in an environment that promotes a culture of recovery. Whilst also being confident to deliver therapeutic groups, activities, and specialist interventions in accordance with the TC manual and the needs of the service.
Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Therapeutic Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to our residents.
This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. You will be expected to work a rolling rota which includes evening and weekend working.
About You
To join us as a Therapeutic Worker at Rae House, you will need:
The Service
Our state-of-the-art facility will offer 27 beds for individuals seeking transformative recovery journeys. With a focus on nature and the environment, and with 1.2 acres of land on site, our Recovery through Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.
About Phoenix Futures
Join a legacy of over 50 years in providing rehabilitation services. At Phoenix Futures, we're committed to rebuilding capacity in the residential rehab sector across England and Scotland. Your dedication will contribute to our mission of delivering hope and transformation to individuals and families affected by addiction.
Your Rewards
· Starting salary of £24,250 with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £28,000
· 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising yearly up to 30 days)
· Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
· Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
· Continuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management system
· Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
· A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
· We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team
Apply Today! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of change. We're reviewing applications as they come in, so apply now to secure your place in our dynamic team. If you're considering relocation, rest assured that support may be available.
Unlock your potential and join us on the journey to transforming lives. Apply now and let's make a difference together!
The times we live through are frequently described as unprecedented.
A century pandemic and the cost of living crisis has magnified and entrenched inequality.
But it has also shown that change can happen rapidly and can make a real difference.
We need change. We need new ideas when old solutions cannot solve new problems.
Our plan sets out our approach towards securing a new different at a time when our purpose is more essential than ever.
Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. Our mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland.
We believe we will achieve this by supporting the advice workforce, empowering citizens to get help and support, and advocating for fairer policy.
About the role
Our Financial Wellbeing Team works towards the strategic aim of improving financial health and wellbeing.
We do this by delivering evidence-based money guidance to a number of audiences, including schools, colleges, communities and workplaces.
We also deliver financial wellbeing training to professionals, administer our e-learning modules and create a wide range of digital resources so that people can access financial information in a format that is most suited to their needs.
Job description and key responsibilities
• Support the financial education of young people by creating resources and delivering workshops to schools, colleges, universities and community groups, both online and in person.
• Create and deliver financial wellbeing sessions to the wider population including employees across Scotland.
• Develop and deliver open access online workshops on various personal finance related topics.
• Design and develop financial wellbeing resources using a variety of formats.
• Deliver financial wellbeing training to professionals.
• Help to grow the resource bank on our website.
• Work with the Financial Wellbeing Lead/Manager to plan activities in line with our strategic aim.
• Other relevant tasks as required.
Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.
Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What we offer:
And many more!
About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.
Main Responsibilities:
This Support Worker role is for Somerset Place, which is a care experienced young persons service, focusing on young people aged between 16 and 25. This role involves working on a rota covering various shifts including some weekends. This role is working 21 hours per week. The Support Worker will:
Work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for young people.
Support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
Maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
Provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
Provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.
To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:
About You:
To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.
We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.